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Walk-in mental health care added in Charlottetown, expands in Prince County
2017-09-22
A mental health walk-in clinic is now available in Charlottetown – and other clinics are expanding in Prince County – to strengthen mental-health services for Islanders. Similar to existing clinics in Prince County, the new Charlottetown walk-in clinic helps Islanders dealing with anxiety,...
Over-the-phone support now available for emergencies
2017-09-20
Islanders who call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies can now get support over the phone until first responders arrive. The province’s new Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system allows 9-1-1 dispatchers to give directions such as CPR over the phone. Since the system went live in August, dispatchers...
Dewar named interim CEO of Health PEI
2017-09-15
Health PEI has named former CEO Keith Dewar as its interim CEO effective October 30. Dewar takes over from current CEO Dr. Michael Mayne who will leave the position at the end of September. Dewar is expected to serve as interim CEO for approximately six months. “For the past several weeks, the...
Knowing prostate health helps prevent cancer
2017-09-13
Island men are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the four leading types of cancer on Prince Edward Island and the most frequently diagnosed type in men. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness...
Beach Grove Home taking extra precautions
2017-09-12
Beach Grove Home is taking extra steps to protect residents, staff, and visitors after five residents tested positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The affected residents live in the Sunset Household at the home, and all five have tested positive for colonization or...
Good eye health key to learning
2017-09-06
Through the Eye See . . . Eye Learn® program, children entering kindergarten can receive a free eye exam, and a free pair of eye glasses if needed. Eye See…Eye Learn® focuses on the prevention, early detection and management of eye and vision problems. “Children often don’t complain of vision...
Health PEI welcomes two new board members
2017-09-01
Two Islanders have been named to the Health PEI Board of Directors, bringing new community perspectives and competencies to help oversee the provincial health care system. New board members, Dr. George Saunders, and, John Horrelt, will fill positions previously held by Kenneth Ezeard, whose term...
New geriatrician supports specialized seniors’ care
2017-07-20
Dr. Martha Carmichael is providing Island seniors with better access to specialized care and supports as the province’s first internist geriatrician. Dr. Carmichael, who began practicing with the provincial Geriatric Program on May 1, is trained in internal medicine with a sub-specialty in...
Film sheds light on methadone treatment and pregnancy
2017-07-12
Island mother Courtney McGee is one of several women sharing her powerful story of overcoming opiate addiction while pregnant. In the new documentary-style film Mothers & Methadone , McGee explains that she sought help for her addiction through Prince Edward Island’s methadone treatment...
Specialized stroke care expands to West Prince
2017-07-05
Community Hospital O’Leary marked its 60th anniversary with a community celebration and an investment in stroke care, which eliminates the need to travel to Charlottetown for some rehabilitation services. The expansion of the Telestroke program to Community Hospital O’Leary means West Prince...